Rachel, who admitted she wasn't much of a cook despite making a number of exciting dishes on Wednesday night's show, had told judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace that she was soon turning 40.

The pop star in 2000 (Image: PA)

Meanwhile, Tyger Drew-Honey was the first celebrity to be eliminated.

The actor's "ragged" fish pie with prawns, grated carrots, tomatoes and spinach was dubbed a "washout" by the unforgiving hosts.

Rachel in 2015 (Image: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Rachel back in 2002 (Image: PA)

The 21-year-old's chocolate mousse dessert was better received but was not enough to save him from the chop as he went up against Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington, Radio DJ Dev Griffin, presenter Debbie McGee and Rachel.

After he was given the boot, Drew-Honey said: "Today I didn't do well enough but you've just got to let these things go and strive to do better in other things.

(Image: BBC)

(Image: BBC)

He added: I'm still glad to have the experience and I'll walk away with my head held high."

The four remaining celebrities will now go up against each other for a place in the semi-finals.